Eastern Suburbs Mini-Meet

[PlatinumWeaver]

There are a few of us out towards knox/dandenong way.
We obviously don't have the numbers for a large-scale meet, but how about coffee or something?

Just an idea..

[Greg B]

Subject to the when and where, I'd be in it.

[yeocsa]

Hi

I am keen to meet up. Any idea - when and where?

[PlatinumWeaver]

I was thinking sometime between X-mas and new years, I know most people generally have some time off..

As for where.. no idea.. is this a camera'd event or just coffee/tea...

[endymion]

I live in Newport but have family in the east so it would be good for me too. Just not on the 30th or 31st of Jan.

Cheers,

Bruce

[mudder]

G'day,
I don't get much time-off over Xmas (sob, sob), but I'm in!

Spose after having five weeks off recently, I can't complain... But I'll whinge at work anyway

Camera play or just catch up and meet?

Cheers,
Mudder

[mudder]

G'day,
Gotta bugger off and do stuff, but just thought maybe if anyone has anything other than default stuff (say things like VR lenses, other toys etc.) maybe other guys who come along might like to have a quick play to see what they're like? I could bring an 80-400VR for example...

Just a thought...

Cheers,
Mudder

[PlatinumWeaver]

Mudder - I'd have an extreme interest in seeing that lens in 3 Dimensions..

[Deano]

I'd also be in for a gathering some time in January. I'll be O/S with family between Xmas and NY.

I'm very keen to see the 80-400 vr live in concert. I've already started sowing the seeds with the boss for one to take to the V8 Supercars in Shanghai in June 05.

Cheers
Dean

[gstark]

I'm very keen to see the 80-400 vr live in concert. I've already started sowing the seeds with the boss for one to take to the V8 Supercars in Shanghai in June 05.

I'll have mine at Albert Park in March

And it'll probably be somewhere around Lygon St on the Saturday and Sunday nights of the GP weekend too.

[ajax]

Mudder,

Sorry I was out for last 2 days and just saw your message. It's a very good idea. I am in subject to availability.

cheers,
ajax

[Nicole]

I can't make this meet but will be ready to go in early Jan. Hope you guys have fun if you do get together.

Won't see me around for a while. We're off today to visit my parents in Qld and then fly out to Borneo for 2 weeks. See you in Jan!

[birddog114]

I can't make this meet but will be ready to go in early Jan. Hope you guys have fun if you do get together.

Won't see me around for a while. We're off today to visit my parents in Qld and then fly out to Borneo for 2 weeks. See you in Jan!

You have a safe trip and enjoy your holiday

[Greg B]

Have a great trip Nicole, take some good photos!

cheers

[mudder]

G'day,

Cant wait to see the shots when you get back... Have a great trip!

Cheers,
Mudder

[mudder]

G'day,

How's everyone for a mini-meet either Monday or Tuesday, assuming all have those days off?

If it's a small number that I can accomodate, I can throw a few reds on the bar at home

Will have to act quick though as that's not far away...

Cheers,
Mudder

[PlatinumWeaver]

Monday & Tuesday are both bad for me

[Greg B]

mudder, I would probably be OK for Tuesday.....

[gstark]

On Tuesday I'll be in LA. Is that far enough east?

[Greg B]

Except won't it be Monday in LA?

Have a safe trip to LA, don't forget your gun.

[birddog114]

Except won't it be Monday in LA?

Have a safe trip to LA, don't forget your gun.

Greg,
I say, LA will be rain or storm

[gstark]

Except won't it be Monday in LA?

Have a safe trip to LA, don't forget your gun.

I'll be safe. I've rented a Hummer.


Knowing Avis, they'll give me a bloody Pontiac. Yech!

Watch out Fry's, here I come!

Watch out credit cards - there's Fry's!

[gstark]

Except won't it be Monday in LA?

Have a safe trip to LA, don't forget your gun.

Greg,
I say, LA will be rain or storm

Just like Melbourne.

[ajax]

mudder,

I am on mandetory time off next week...so no probs. I can throw in some red colour as well

cheers,
ajax

[birddog114]

Hey Melbourian fellows,
I'm seeing lot of REDs down there, very tempting

[mudder]

G'day,

Greg B and ajax, I'll send you a PM with my phone contact details etc...

Anyone else is more than welcome...

Just a quick post for now, got back from Chrissie stuff last night, well thos moaning at about 01:30, and then got up at 04:00 to go out the back of Yarra Valley and Healesille for soem sunrise shots... Will post a few a little later today...

Early ni ni tonight I think

Cheers
Mudder

[redline]

has this meet happened yet? i might decide to come out as well if time permits

[mudder]

G'day Redline,

Just woke up from a nap on the couch (yawn...) You're more than welcome to come and play too...

I'll PM you with details etc...

Cheers,
Mudder

[PlatinumWeaver]

I'd appreciate the details. I've been moderately incapacitated by a screwy back the last few days and haven't spent much time on these forums at all

[mudder]

I'd appreciate the details. I've been moderately incapacitated by a screwy back the last few days and haven't spent much time on these forums at all

G'day mate, Just got home, sorry to hear about your back... Bugger of a thing to do, makes every day things awkward.

check PM stuff for details...

Cheers,
Mudder

[skyva]

I would be keen to meet sometime. I live in Richmond, but work in Mt Waverley so I am a little out east after work. Please post any meeting times as I am keen to meet people and see hardware (of which I have the bare minimum).

[Greg B]

skyva, I expect that we will be having another get together fairly soon (ie during January), and you will be most welcome. As will all Melbourne members. Organisation is minimal, but enthusiasm is high.


Just keep an eye on the Melbourne section of the forum....

[gstark]

Organisation is minimal, but enthusiasm is high.

Not to mention the BAC.

[mudder]

G'day Skyva,
Welcome to the forum!
The mini-meet was fun, but there'll no doubt be others just around the corner... Hopefully there'll be a more general one for the Melbourne members sometime in Jan as Greg mentioned, the mini-meet in Burwood East was more of an impromptu thing to meet some of the members "out that way"...

Check out the forum's first anniversary Maxi-meet in Sydney mid-year, now that is one not to miss! I'm amazed that this would be the first anniversary, judging by the feeling of maturity of the forum and the healthy population etc. Shows just how popular this forum is...

Thread: http://forum.d70users.com/viewtopic.php?t=1547

Cheers,
Mudder

[Greg B]

Organisation is minimal, but enthusiasm is high.

Not to mention the BAC.

You got that right Gary!!

[kurokaze204]

Doh! I'm back in Melbourne and SPEWING I missed this one

I live right near Knox S.C. and can't wait for another get together.

Weekends are best for me.

[PlatinumWeaver]

Not to worry - I'm sure there'll be another one soon. I think Ajax was really hoping to get out and do some actual shooting as a group so maybe that'll be the next event.. either way, keep watching the Melbourne forum

[mudder]

G'day,

Would many people be interested in booking a photo safari at the Werribee open plains zoo as a group? They run them Saturday and Sunday mornings around 09:30am. The ute we went around in fits about 8 people or so comfortably on the back... I'll call them and see what could be arranged as a group booking if anyone's interested.

I think it costs about $40-50 or so, might be a good scenario to try out various zooms etc??? Never know, a group might get a discount???

Just a thought...

Cheers,
Mudder PS. edited as I just realised maybe I should have posted this in the "Shooting and meeting ideas" forum... Whooops.

[PlatinumWeaver]

I'd be up for that.. joined fotz on wednesday

[Greg B]

I would be interested mudder, and probably the GLW too if numbers permitted.

[mudder]

G'day,
I'll chase up the Werribee Zoo mob and see if it's a doable thang Keep your fingers crossed...

I'll get back to you over the next few days... I reckon it would be a blast!

Cheers,
Mudder

[Nicole]

Hope you guys had fun at your meet! Just got back this morning and am exhausted.

Mudder, count me in for the Werribee Zoo Photo tour.

[Deano]

Mudder,

I'm keen for a get together in Melbourne as well. The safari sounds like an ideal oportunity. Unfortunately with work and other things I won't have a weekend free until 29 Jan so I hope it is after then.

Cheers
Dean

[Greg B]

Welcome back Nicole. We did have fun at the meet, and mudder showed us your fine shots in the FOTZ magazine - most impressive!

Hope you enjoyed the holiday.

cheers

[mudder]

Ok all,
Here's the low-down on what I've been able to organise with the Werribee open plains zoo staff... I've been able to get a one-off, special deal for our D70 forum, no public involved!

I needed to give both them and myself plenty of advance notice so we could get numbers etc and also to work in with their business requirements etc... They are a business after-all...

How's about:
A late afternoon (5pm) photo safari for just ourselves, no minimum fee or number (they usually try to get at least 10 people on the ute but I'd like to restrict it to about 8 so it'll be comfortable with a heap of zoom lenses swinging around, normally there's quite a few P&S jobbies that don't take up room and swing around etc).
We only pay for those that go etc with a discount thrown in for good measure(!) amounting to $45.60 each.

Date = 5pm Sunday afternoon Feb 27th.

Maximum I'd recommend on the back of the one-tonner would be about 8 to to keep it comfortable with a plethora of zoom lenses swinging around etc... Especially considering those inconsiderate animals will usually only be on one side of the ute at a time

This is a **one-off, non-public affair** just for our D70 forum... I need to know reasonably firm numbers within the next week or so...

Anyone that's keen can PM me with their details and whether they're keen... The first 7 people who send a PM confirming they'd like to come will get in...

First-in, best dressed as they say... And many thanks go to the friendly Zoo rep who helped me organise this... A few of the "good" shots could perhaps be printed for them as a thank you... I'll arrange that if need be...

Cheers,
Mudder PS. edited as I forgot to include myself in the numbers (doh!) reduced the part about "the first 8 to PM me" to "the first 7 that PM me"...

[Nicole]

Hope you enjoyed the holiday.

Yep Greg had a great time. Feels like I've been away longer than 2 weeks which is a good thing. Luck was with us and we had some good guides and also saw lots of different animals. Most importantly I got to see orang-utans in the wild. Even better we saw 10 orangs in the wild in different places.

Was stung by something (didn't see it but sure felt it). Also fell over and now have some nice big wounds on my elbow to show for it. Most importantly I saved the camera and only cracked the fliter and not the lens! Managed to avoid being bitten by leeches although several times I found multiple leeches in my boots. Was all worth it though and will start going through my photos when we get back to Melbourne tomorrow night. Can't wait!

[mudder]

Wow Nicole,
Sounds you would have had a ball... The bugs and scars will be your reminder of such a good fun time... Welcome back, hope it all went well and can't wait to see some pics of Orang's in the mist...

Glad your baby (D70) survived the trials of the trip

Cheers,
Mudder